Making a Place for Grammar Instruction


Objectives:

Essential Question:

1. Understand the importance of grammar instruction as a function of effective writing.

2. Understand the importance of teaching grammar in context.

3. Identify and articulate the differences between the revising and editing process.

4. Articulate areas of opportunity for providing grade-appropriate grammar instruction.

How can grammar instruction become an integral, meaningful component of writing instruction at all grade levels?


Assessment Piece:



Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction

Deadline: Thursday, July 14






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Module 3A: Jeff Anderson








Writer's Notebook Prompt Related to Mechanically Inclined & Everyday Editing:

What new thinking about editing has emerged after reading Anderson's work? How could you use invitational editing with your students? What role does reading play in Anderson's approach? How does this differ or meld with your current instructional approach to editing?

Deadline: Wednesday, July 13


*Begin crafting your response for your "Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction".




Supplemental Resources, Extensions, and Adaptations


Writing Prompt Related to "Toolbox" You Could Explore:

How would you describe the state of your own toolbox? Explain. How does that impact the way you teach grammar to your students? Impact your comfort level with teaching grammar to your students?

www.thewriteguy.net
Jeff Anderson's website.
"Analyzing Grammar Pet Peeves" Lesson Plan
This lesson plan is like trying to get kids to eat broccoli: They turn their nose up at first, but once you give them a bit a bit of ranch dressing to dip the florets in, they change their tune.